Dave Durian, our favorite wake-up guy on WBAL radio, shared an incredibly simple crab dish with me this morning when I was on the morning show. I, um, didn’t ask if I could pass it on, so I hope he doesn’t mind. But it’s perfect for any get-togethers over the Fourth.
There are no measurements, but [...]

I'd like your input. For October, the magazine is doing a roundup of the best places to go for breakfast and brunch. I’ve come up with an ever-growing list, but I’d like your help, too, in case I've forgotten a contender. I’m looking for kid-friendly places, too.
Please let me know your favorites. Thanks.

Here's an e-mail sent by Ixia's Brendan Dorr, who we picked as one of Baltimore's best bartenders in our March issue. There's a happy ending.
Dear Friends,
Today is a sad day. Ixia Restaurant Lounge and Bar will be closing its doors permanently. I truly think it is a loss to Baltimore. Un Kim, the owner [...]

I can’t believe Ixia, one of our favorite places and No. 22 on our Best Restaurants list, is closing at the end of June. I just talked to one of the restaurant's managers, who confirmed it.
I’ll have more details soon.

I had two potato dishes yesterday that I can’t stop thinking about—and can’t wait to eat again. If you have any other suggestions, let me know.
Some friends from Delaware came to visit, and we headed to the Harbor area, happy to finally have a sunny day. First stop was Regi’s in Federal Hill for brunch.
We [...]

Take dad to Baltimore Coffee & Tea on Sunday, and he’ll receive a free medium coffee for Father’s Day. What a great gift—and just the right price!
You’ll find this promotion at the Timonium, Annapolis, Frederick locations. The Timonium store is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Happy Father’s Day.

Don’t miss the National Aquarium’s final event in its “Fresh Thoughts Dining Series” on Tuesday, June 23. It’s geared to families and sounds like a lot of fun. I checked the Weather Channel’s website and, yay, the forecast is for mostly sunny and a high of 85 degrees that day.
Here’s what you can expect besides [...]

At 5:30 this morning, I was making deviled eggs, or, at least, I thought I was. I now find out that I was making stuffed eggs.
But more on that in a minute. My egg recipe is pretty simple. Mix the egg yolks with mayo and mustard until the creaminess seems right. Then, spoon the mix [...]

I just had to cook this weekend, but what? I decided to stop by Conrad’s Crabs and Seafood Market in Parkville. (Remember when that area used to be called Baynesville?) Owner/waterman Tony Conrad always has a beautiful display of fresh seafood.
I knew something would grab me, and it did—Maryland soft shells. They were $5.50 a [...]

I went to Peter’s Inn last night with a friend who just moved to Baltimore a few weeks ago. It’s a great place to introduce a new resident to Baltimore’s quirkiness and creative food offerings, all at the same time.
And I didn’t even realize how quirky until I went to the ladies room. But that [...]